Spring Break was great, Mariada had fun learning to ski, with just a few moments of frustration, which really is good because learning to ski can be very frustrating! She loved the mountains and enjoyed meeting her big sister! While out in Steamboat we attended the welcome home parade of all the Olympians that live in Steamboat. Very cool to see many of the athletes that we had just been watching! We went out to the hot springs in Strawberry Park and loved spending time with our dear friends Kirk, Cindy and Emily. We even got lucky with the snow and had fresh powder almost every day!
We flew back in to Chicago and spent the day downtown before driving back home. Mariada could not believe downtown! She can’t wait to go back! Thanks to Doug and Mary for putting us up while in Chicago.
Mariada continues to love school and continues to do well. But her favorite thing is her soccer team; she has had two games so far and has a tournament this coming weekend! She loves her team and her coach, the other day after picking her up; she told me that the coach had asked her to introduce herself so she told them that she was adopted from Albania. Then one of her team mates says that’s so cool, can we adopt you and be your second family?! She was smiling from ear to ear, and is always amazed at how nice people in America are.
On to Ben, he received his letter from the Naval Academy letting know that he totally qualified but didn’t make it in. UGH, bummer. So Ben will be going to the University of Michigan next fall with the ROTC program. It’s ridiculously hard to get in to either of these programs and we are so proud of the young man he is, but it’s so hard to watch a dream be taken away from your child. He says that he may try again next year based on how he feels of U of M. Such a good kid.
Sara is back to skiing only a few days a week now and is looking forward to being in Michigan this summer. And we are looking forward to having her! Seeing her over spring break Bob and I both noticed how grown up she is becoming. Drivers education this summer, can’t believe it.
So bob and I, WLDDi is in full swing so Bob is busy, busy, which we couldn’t be happier about. We count our blessings daily. I have been busy driving here there and everywhere! As well as yard work, and house work, getting this place ready for a graduation party! It’s gonna be a fun one!
Okay time to run….
Last weekends game, she scored a goal!
The hot springs!
After a day on the slopes!
Sisters!
First time on skis!
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